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Botswana launches commercial court to speed case resolution

The News

Botswana has launched a commercial court, initially operating in Gaborone and Lobatse divisions of the High Court, to address delays in resolving commercial cases, some of which have taken decades. Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe framed it as part of the Administration of Justice broader reform agenda to improve efficiency and strengthen public confidence in the judicial system.

Why it matters

Botswana's new commercial court addresses decades-long case backlogs and signals judicial reform that directly affects business confidence and citizens' access to timely justice.

2 hours ago · Mmegi

Politics

  1. Botswana launches commercial court to speed case resolution

    Botswana has launched a commercial court, initially operating in Gaborone and Lobatse divisions of the High Court, to address delays in resolving commercial cases, some of which have taken decades. Chief Justice Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe framed it as part of the Administration of Justice broader reform agenda to improve efficiency and strengthen public confidence in the judicial system.

    2 hours ago · Mmegi

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